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Hill City Church Podcast
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Helping people follow Jesus in the North End of Boise, Idaho.
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Living Hope | 1 Peter
2w ago00:39:35Tap to summarizeIn a world where following Jesus feels increasingly countercultural, Peter reminds us that we are “elect exiles”—chosen by God, set apart by the Spirit, and sent into the world with a living hope. This message explores what it means to experience “kingdom culture shock” as Christians in a shifting culture, and how Peter calls believers to neither retreat from the world nor conform to it, but to live faithfully as citizens of heaven. Through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading—a living hope that sustains us through rejection, suffering, and uncertainty. Title: Living Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:1-5 Speaker: Josh Branham
Transcribe →Restoration | Anchored
4w ago00:29:07Tap to summarizePeter thought his failure had disqualified him for good. But beside a charcoal fire on the shore of Galilee, Jesus met him in his shame, restored their relationship, and called him forward again. Restoration begins when we stop pretending, return to our first love, and discover that Jesus is not finished with us yet. Title: Anchored | Restoration Series: Anchored Text: John 21:1-19 Speaker: Andrew Branham
Transcribe →Rock Solid | Anchored
May 300:36:31Tap to summarizeWho is Jesus, really? As the disciples wrestle with cultural opinions and personal experiences, Peter boldly declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God—revealing both His identity as Savior King and God in the flesh. This sermon explores why that confession changes everything, how Jesus is building His unstoppable Church, and what it truly means to follow Him—not just in belief, but in surrender. Whether you’re investigating faith or deepening it, this teaching invites you to know the real Jesus, count the cost of discipleship, and discover the eternal life only He can give. Title: Rock Solid Series: Anchored Text: Matthew 16:13-23 Speaker: Josh Branham
Transcribe →Out of the Boat | Anchored
Apr 2600:36:29Tap to summarizeThrough the story of Peter walking on water, we see both the courage to step out in obedience and the very real struggle of doubt when we take our eyes off Christ and focus on the storms around us. This sermon explores how even “little faith” can lead to the impossible when it’s placed in the right person—Jesus, the One who walks on water, rules over chaos, and reaches out to save us when we begin to sink. Whether you feel stuck, afraid, or like you’re failing spiritually, this teaching will challenge you to trust God more deeply, step out of your comfort zone, and fix your eyes on Him. Title: Out of the Boat Series: Anchored Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Speaker: Josh Branham
Transcribe →Called
Apr 1200:45:28Tap to summarizeJust as Peter moved from the shallows into deeper waters, we’re invited to go beyond casual faith into full surrender—trusting Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense, allowing Him to transform us from the inside out, and ultimately calling us to leave “something” behind for “everything” in Him. This sermon challenges us to embrace obedience, experience God’s grace, and step into our purpose as disciple-makers—because following Jesus isn’t just part of life, it’s the whole thing. Title: Called Series: Anchored Text: Luke 5:1-11 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Website - https://www.hillcityboise.org Josh Branham - https://www.joshuabranham.com/ Hill City Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0spt6YDRcSaUs93c97MIOS?si=rgtGpwMLQn-VhIJvYQkYRA Spotify Worship Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r6oywaOn7zGfHolOBnX7g?si=zTZtN0F6TPG9gUwTuqATuA Baptism 101 - https://www.hillcityboise.org/baptism Give Online - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/giving Events - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/registrations
Transcribe →Easter @ Hill City Boise
Apr 500:25:47Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt on the outside—of a moment, a relationship, or even your faith? Thomas was the disciple who missed the first resurrection appearances of Jesus and wrestled with doubt while everyone else seemed to believe. Discover how Jesus meets us in our questions, why doubt isn’t the end of faith, and how the resurrection still offers hope, healing, and new life today. No matter where you are—full of faith or full of questions—this message invites you to trust the One who can open every locked door. Title: Easter 2026 Text: John 20:24-29 Speaker: Josh Branham
Transcribe →Hosanna | For the One
Mar 2900:37:31Tap to summarizeAs Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” the crowd expects a political liberator, but He comes as a humble Savior riding on a donkey, bringing a kingdom not of this world. Will we still worship Him when He doesn’t fit our plans? Discover how Jesus fulfills prophecy, defeats sin through the cross, and invites us to receive Him as our true Savior King—and consider who in your life needs to hear this good news today. Title: Hosanna Series: For the One Text: John 12:12-19 Speaker: Josh Branham
Transcribe →Seek & Save | For the One
Mar 2200:39:43Tap to summarizeWhat is the purpose of your life? Does your life revolve around your own comfort or around the mission of Jesus? In Pastor Jake's final sermon at Hill City Downtown, we look at the story of Zacchaeus and the powerful truth that defined Jesus’s mission: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He didn’t come to make us comfortable. He came to reach the lost. And if you follow Him, He calls you to join Him on that mission. This message is both personal and missional, sharing the heart behind launching Hill City East and the calling to leave comfort for something greater… for the one. Who is your one? Title: Seek & Save Text: Luke 19:1–10 Speaker: Jake Wright
Transcribe →Lost & Found | For the One
Mar 1500:46:17Tap to summarizeJesus’ longest parable reveals two ways to be lost: the younger brother who rebels and runs from the Father, and the older brother who obeys outwardly but harbors pride and self-righteousness. Both ultimately need the same thing—grace. This sermon highlights the heart of the Father who runs to embrace repentant sinners, challenges legalism that keeps people from the feast, and points to Jesus as the true older brother who left heaven, sought us in our lostness, and paid the price to bring us home. No matter who you are or where you’ve been, there is room for you in the Kingdom of God. Title: Lost & Found Series: For the One Text: Luke 15:11-32 Speaker: Josh Branham
Transcribe →Stillness | The Secret Place
Mar 100:40:53Tap to summarizeAfter seven weeks on sabbatical, Pastor Josh returns to share lessons from the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. Following the dramatic victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah flees in fear, collapses under a broom tree, and encounters God—not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper. This message explores how God meets us in exhaustion, ministers with compassion, and reminds us that the journey is too great for us alone. If you’re weary or longing to hear God’s voice, this sermon is an invitation to be still and listen for His whisper. Title: Stillness Series: The Secret Place Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Speaker: Josh Branham
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